Becoming Who You Are: The Existential Imperative of Self-Discovery So, you’re sitting there, mid-life crisis brewing, staring into the abyss and wondering: “What’s the point…
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Category: Self Compassion
Ah, fall—time for cozy sweaters, pumpkin-flavored everything, and endless advice on how to relax. But if you’re anything like me, “relaxing” doesn’t come easy. Between…
My monthly project is going to be writing a self-reflective, thoughtful post each day. Through my study of existentialism over the years, Nietzsche has remained…
You ever drive yourself to work, to school pick-up, or the grocery store…and suddenly realize you don’t remember getting there? You’re not drunk. You’re just…
My inner child is delighted. It’s 3 a.m., and here I am eating Captain Crunch in bed while writing. It feels like proof that I…
Ah, resilience—the art of picking yourself up after life decides to play a game of dodgeball with your hopes and dreams. But what exactly does…
Mindfulness in the workplace involves being fully present and engaged in the current moment, which can significantly enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.…
Aristotle believed that emotions should be managed through reason, asserting that virtuous individuals are those who can regulate their emotions in accordance with rational thought.…
Sylvia Plath had a profound way of capturing the depths of exhaustion, both mental and physical. One famous line from The Bell Jar reads: “I…
The fear of being labeled “crazy” or “insane” is a deep-rooted psychological anxiety that affects many people, particularly women and creative individuals. The fear can…